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Helios the Ruler of the Sun, believed to be the "All-Seeing" - according to early Greek mythology

The Most Sophisticated Unit for Real-Time Fleet Management and Security Applications

The Helios Advanced device meets the requirements of fleets of vehicles based in the most remote of locations and is used in applications requiring constant communication around the world. An ideal solution for use at sea or in remote land areas, as well as for mining or construction sites. The device effectively utilizes all available communication network resources, whether cellular or satellite, depending on what is available at the time, and will lower transmission costs compared to using only satellite transmission.

System Stability- High Reliability

As a result of its inherent high durability and stability features, the Helios device is one of the top AVL systems in the market today, ensuring constant communication and an accountable long lasting performance.

Advanced components and modems- Selected Technology

Only the most advanced components are used in the manufacturing process to assemble the Helios. Each component is carefully selected and tested to create the most sophisticated and stable device for AVL. This also incudes, using cellular modems that have been authorized by the majority of leading professional operators in the world. The Helios utilizes the most advanced and sensitive GPS, including AGPS and Glonass.

The system can be custom-tailored to meet the individual needs and requirements of each business, and can be set to comply with local regulations. The web refined system is localized in 32 languages, and can be accessed from anywhere, using any kind of technological device – whether Tablet, mobile phone or PC.The Helios system contains worldwide maps , for enabling to localize the work of the operator in every chosen region, for either local or cross-border use, an advantage that can be of great significance for fleet managers who supervise cross-border journeys of vehicles.

Worldwide use and operation- Access from anywhere – Track at any time

The Helios has already been installed in hundreds of thousands of vehicles in over 50 countries worldwide, implemented in a wide range of usages, starting with security forces vehicles through distribution trucks to leased employees vehicles.

Open events generator – Personalized and customized system

The Starcom Online Web Application will grant the user the ability to pre-set the system so that it is responsive to any customized event, whether single or multiple, specific or a combination of events. In addition the system will generate a diverse range of reports to assist in improving vehicle management efficiency and compliancy.The system can trigger email or text message alerts either by a single event (such as excessive vehicle speed) or a combination of events (such as excessive speed in a particular area).

The Helios system is an “open” system which can be configured to integrate with other related solutions such as navigation systems or immobilizers.Reports can be tailored to cover a number of variables such as fuel consumption, working hours, driving violations and vehicles entering or leaving designated areas.Recordable events include accidents, speeding, unauthorized loading/unloading and alerts when a specified mileage has been exceeded.

OTA firmware upgrade – Technological uniqueness

Every single parameter of the unit, and even the firmware as a whole, can be remotely programmed OTA (over the air), enabling the remote upgrade of the unit with new features and settings, without the need for removal or re- installation of the unit. Thus saving on high expenses, labor force and the disabling and enabling of vehicles for lengthy hours.

Connection to various networks – The freedom to choose

The Helios control unit supports many different communication protocols, including GSM, CDMA, HSDPA, TCP/ IP and SMS, giving you the freedom to choose what suits your business best.The Helios can also communicate alerts and information to mobile devices and to the Starcom Control centre (or any specified control centers).

Large number of inputs and outputs – Maximum convenience

8 Digital Inputs: usually used for Ignition, Emergency, Doors, Arming, and Disarming. Each input can be programmed to be used in order to trigger transmissions under any condition, and to arm or disarm the security system.

3 Analog Inputs: each can be set to work in two different measurement scales. Example usages are external temperature sensors or fuel measurement without a need for external sensor.

4 Digital Outputs: Usually used for Lock, Unlock, Siren, and Immobilizer.

Driver identification in four different ways – A variety of complementary solutions

By using alternative Dallas iButtons, Remote Controls, Keypad or RF Keypad Codes, the unit will send the code of the present vehicle driver to the center. This feature will deliver an added level of operational security to your business.

Built in antenna and accelerometer – All in a box solution

The built-in accelerometer serves as both an accident and harsh braking detector, triggering real time alerts for maximal driver and vehicle protection as well as driver behavior monitoring.

Fleet

Programmable Events: Events can be defined to both transmit and act on complex events. For example – activating the horn and transmitting when a tanker truck activates its engine while unloading fuel at the fuel depot.

Automated Tracking: Automatic support for vehicle tracking at specified time

Alarm System

Complete Security System: Complete operational security system with different logic states to detect breakins and report to the center.

Times Programming: Complete control over the alarm system timing (the intervals at which the unit stays at each of the alarm system logic modes).

Wakeup from accelerometer: the unit can wake up from an event triggered by the accelerometer.

Towing Detection: GPS-based detection of movement while the system is armed, produces a towing alert to the center. Helios TT can also detect a tow alert by recording the cellular antennas in its vicinity.

Low Power Warning: Warning transmission whenever the vehicle's main power goes below a predefined threshold.

Analog Inputs: Helios Advanced Plus: Three analog inputs, each can be set to work in two different measurement scales. Example: usages are external temperature sensors or fuel measurement without a need for external sensor / Helios TT: One analog input is optional (one digital input can be used as an analog input).

Inputs programming: Each input can be programmed to be used in order to trigger transmissions under any condition, and to arm or disarm the security system.

Main power indication: A main power measurement to indicate the vehicle's battery voltage.

Pulses Width Modification: Ability to set the width and number of the lock and unlock pulses.

Communication

Cellular Connectivity: Support for GSM networks (GPRS or optional 3G), while using both the SMS channel and the data channel. Supported bands are 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. Optional support for CDMA, HSDPA networks.

Satellite Connectivity: Using an external device, an Iridium connection may be used when out of cellular coverage.

TCP Connectivity: Support for the GPRS/1x TCP/IP networks by either staying online at all times, or coming online when a transmission is initiated.

DNS Support: Connection to a server by its host name.

Backup Server: Backup host name support in case of main server has gone offline.

Encryption: Protocol encryption to provide maximum security between the vehicle and the center.

External Protocol Support: Support for external devices for 3rd party protocols, such as text terminal or RFID readers.

Navigation Support: Support for external devices for navigation, such as handheld or laptop computers.

Anti-jamming: Support for a gradual stop of the vehicle if a theft transmission has failed due to communication frequencies jamming.

Compact Protocol: Less than 70 bytes per message enables very small bandwidth usage and saved communication costs.

Voice Calls: Hands-free kit to support voice call from and to the vehicle. Ability to initiate a voice call from the unit without the knowledge of the driver.

Over-The-Air Commands

Firmware Upgrade: Over the air firmware upgrade to apply new features to already-installed units.

Status Requests: Ability to request the latest status of the vehicle, and receive the entire information about all the inputs, outputs, and location information.

Tracking: Option to remotely set periodic transmissions from the unit in intervals between 10 seconds to 5 days.

Tracking Interval By Channel: Different transmissions intervals can be set to each communication channel used –SMS/GPRS/Roaming.

Parameters Programming: Complete programming of each and every one of the unit's parameters over the air. Remote Arm/Disarm: Option to arm or disarm the vehicle from the center.

Output State Changing: Option to remotely activate/ deactivate different outputs, such as locking/unlocking the doors, starting/ stopping the siren, activating/ deactivating the immobilizer.

Voice Call Request: Request the unit to call a specific number for a voice call to communicate with the driver and/or hear the activity inside the vehicle.

Text Messaging: Send a text message to the vehicle's text terminal

Miscellaneous

Garage Mode: Special condition in which the alarm system is turned off and no emergency transmissions are sent. This condition is time-limited.

Internal Logging: Whenever a transmission has failed to be sent, the entire message is saved to the memory for later transmission. 15 thousand complete messages, including statuses, can be recorded this way.

Low Power Mode: Option to switch to a low power mode (up to 3mA) whenever the alarm system is armed. Best used for motorcycles.

Fully Certified: Fully certified and complies with the highest standards of the automotive industry.

Waterproof (IP65): A silicon case that gives maximum protection from water and extreme weather conditions is available (Helios TT only)